Planting Trees and shrubs for a changing climate

call 215 651 8329 nfor trees and shrubs www.seedlingsrus.comSelecting the Right Tree Summertime brings hot weather. It is the time of year when we appreciate the shade of a big, beautiful tree. Trees provide other benefits, too. They can block the wind, help clean the air, provide fruit and nuts, and create a hospitable habitat for wildlife. And, trees make a great hideaway where children can play. Once you decide to add a tree to your backyard, do you know how to select the right tree—one that will live a long time? When looking for that perfect tree for your yard, pick one with good form. Most trees should have one main leader (trunk) and a balanced number of side branches. They should look healthy and free from insect damage–and show evidence of growth. Be sure to get your tree from a reputable nursery that has inspected and certified stock. Select a tree grown in your area because trees raised under local growing conditions are more likely to thrive in your yard. Container grown trees spend at least part of their life in a pot. These trees transplant well from early spring into fall. Be sure the tree is not simply potted bare rootstock. The root mass will come out of the pot intact if it is a container-grown tree. There should be plenty of feeder roots–those thin, hair-like roots–but not so many roots that the tree has become pot-bound. Also, check the roots for damage. Rodent damage is easy to spot—you will see evidence of chewing and, possibly, tunnels or holes …

Greetings, compassionate viewers! On today’s Animal World: Our Co-Inhabitants we will examine the unbearably cruel production of poultry, namely chickens and their eggs, for human consumption.